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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses the landmark of 93 Cr
More than 50.17 Lakh doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 97.96%; Highest since March 2020
21,257 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload  is 0.71% of Total Cases
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 105 days
With the administration of 50,17,753vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed the landmark of 93Cr as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 90,68,525sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figureas per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,74,633
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2nd Dose
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89,78,960
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,57,144
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2nd Dose
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1,52,22,373
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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37,67,64,208
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2nd Dose
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9,56,87,462
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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16,35,63,468
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2nd Dose
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8,09,12,829
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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10,34,70,003
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2nd Dose
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5,83,86,111
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Total
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93,17,17,191
The recovery of 24,963patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,32,25,221.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 97.96%. Recovery Rate is currently at its highest peak since March 2020.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for 103 consecutive days now.
21,257new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The Active Caseload is presently 2,40,221, which is the lowest in 205 days.Active cases presently constitute 0.71% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of
13,85,706tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 58 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 1.64% remains less than 3% for the last 105 days now. The Daily Positivity rate reported to be1.53%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below3% for last 39 days and below 5% for 122 consecutive days now.
Ministry of Defence
Bangladeshi fishermen rescued by Indian Coast Guard handed over to Bangladesh Coast Guard
Kolkata: August 23, 2022
Indian Coast Guard  handed over 32 rescued Bangladeshi fishermen to Bangladesh Coast Guard  early morning on 23 Aug 22 in accordance with existing Memorandum of Understanding between the two Coast Guards. Indian Coast Guard Ship Varad formally handed over all 32 rescued Bangladeshi fishermen safely to Bangladesh Coast Guard Ship ‘Tajuddin ’ at Indo-Bangla International Maritime Boundary Line. Bangladesh Coast Guard has thanked Indian Coast Guard for their humanitarian role in saving the lives of Bangladeshi fishermen.
These fishermen were rescued from sea after their boats had capsized during cyclonic weather/ depression, which travelled along the coast of Bangladesh and West Bengal between 19-20 Aug 22. Most of these fishermen were found clinging on to nets/ floats, in turbulent sea and struggling to survive for almost 24 hours after their boats had capsized, when they were sighted by Indian Coast Guard ships and aircraft on 20 Aug 22. Out of 32 Bangladeshi fishermen, 27 were rescued by Indian Coast Guard in deep waters and remaining 05 were rescued by Indian fishermen in shallow areas. These fishermen, when recovered, were in the state of extreme shock and were administered with first aid, served with food and drinking water by Indian Coast Guard men.
With the first indication of formation of ‘Low Pressure Area’ forecasted by IMD, Indian Coast Guard had alerted its ships/ aircraft and all shore units in the state of West Bengal and Odisha. Indian Coast Guard monitors weather updates daily and also issue advisories to fisheries and local administration for instituting necessary measures during likely formation of Low Pressure/ Cyclone. Indian Coast Guard has been working in close coordination with civil administration, fisheries authorities and local fishing/ trawler organisations of respective states of West Bengal and Odisha to mitigate the risks posed by impending weather/ cyclone.
As part of its charter of duties, the Indian Coast Guard undertakes Maritime Search and Rescue operations frequently. The Indian Coast Guard not only provides solace to fishermen and mariners in distress, but also provides humanitarian assistance. This operation reflects the commitment of Indian Coast Guard towards safeguarding precious lives at sea against all odds. Such successful search and rescue operations will not only strengthen the regional SAR structure but also enhance the international cooperation with neighbouring countries. This is in keeping with the motto of the Indian Coast Guard ‘VAYAM RAKSHAMAH’ which means “WE PROTECT”.
Ministry of Coal
Different Measures to Further Step Up Coal Production; Above 15% Increase up to February 2023
Government has initiated several steps to ramp up domestic coal production in the country in order to achieve self-reliance to meet the demand from all sectors. Some of the major initiatives undertaken include Single Window Clearance, amendment of Mines and Minerals  Act, 1957 to allow captive mines to sell up to 50% of their annual production after meeting the requirement of the end use plants, production through MDO mode, increasing use of mass production technologies, new projects and expansion of existing projects, and auction of coal blocks to private companies/PSUs. 100% Foreign Direct Investment has also been allowed for commercial mining.
Domestic coal production increased by 8.67% in 2021-22 over the previous year. In the current financial year till February 2023, domestic coal production has increased over 15% compared to the same period of last year.
Most of the requirement of coal in the country is met through indigenous production/supply. The focus of the Government is on increasing the domestic production of Coal and to eliminate non-essential import of coal in the country.
An Inter-Ministerial Committee  has also been constituted for the purpose of coal import substitution comprising representatives from Ministry of Coal, Ministry of Power, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Shipping, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Steel, Ministry of Mines, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises , Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade , Central Electricity Authority , Coal India Limited, SCCL, Paradip Port Trust, Vishakhapatnam Port Trust and Kolkata Port Trust. This Committee provides a platform for discussions on a larger forum with the Administrative Ministries so as to guide them to encourage the coal consumers of their respective sector to eliminate imports of coal
The details of quantity and value  of coal imported in the last five years are given below:-
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Year
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Coking Coal
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Non Coking Coal
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Total Coal
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Qty
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Value Rs.
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Qty
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Value Rs.
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Qty
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Value Rs.
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2017-18
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47.003
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595226.36
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161.245
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789543.41
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208.249
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1384769.77
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2018-19
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51.838
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720497.64
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183.510
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988707.26
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235.348
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1709204.90
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2019-20
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51.833
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612668.32
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196.704
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914652.23
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248.537
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1527320.55
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2020-21
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51.198
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453552.10
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164.054
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706688.44
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215.251
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1160240.54
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2021-22
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57.161
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1029958.47
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151.772
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1257459.99
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208.934
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2287418.46
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2022-23 
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43.208
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1240261.774
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142.851
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1872213.394
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186.059
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3112475.169
This information was given by Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
COLLECTION OF TOLL TAX
Government has notified the National Highways Fee  Rules, 2008 on 5th December, 2008, and the said rules, as amended from time to time, are applicable for determination of user fee for all public funded projects and private funded projects where agreement and contracts have been executed and bids invited on or after 5th December, 2008. For the private funded project agreements and contracts executed or bids invited before 5th December, 2008, the fee collection is as per the provisions of the National Highways  Rules, 1997; and the National Highways  Rules, 1997 and the respective contract agreement. The user fee on a stretch of National Highway is collected as per the individual Notification published in the Official Gazette by the Central Government.
As per National Highways Fee Rules 2008, there is no such provision for exemption to persons residing within a certain radius of user fee plaza. However, the facility of monthly pass at the rate of Rs 315 per month for the financial year 2022-23 for unlimited trips though a fee plaza is available to a person owning a vehicle registered for non commercial purposes and residing within 20 kilometers from the fee plaza as per the National Highways Fee  Rules, 2008, provided a service road or alternative road is not available for use. In addition, this provision is not applicable in case of closed user fee collection system.
This information was given by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Round Table Discussion on Bankability of SVAMITVA Record of Rights
A Round Table discussion on the Bankability of SVAMITVA property cards was held at Bankers Institute of Rural Development , Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
In order for States/UTs to realize the objectives to bring financial stability to the citizens in rural Abadi areas by enabling them to use their property as a financial asset for taking loans and other financial benefits, a Round Table Discussion was held drawing in subject matter experts and practitioners from State Level Bankers Committee , Officials from the State Department, Registration Department, Bank officials, Dignitaries from D/o Financial Services, Reserve Bank of India  Chaired by Shri Alok Prem Nagar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj in the presence of Shri S. Chockalingam, DG, YASHADA and Shri Nirupam Mehrotra, Director, BIRD.
During the conference, Panel Discussions were held to highlight the importance of using the property card as evidence of conclusive title, transferability of property cards, valuation of Abadi land, scope of using property cards as collateral for bank finance, the requirement for registration, etc. The broad areas of discussion were regarding the registration provisions for property cards in the States, the procedure of noting of encumbrances on Abadi land in States, SARFAESI Act in Abadi areas, among others.
The discussion organized by Bankers Institute of Rural Development  included Panellist from Nationalised banks like Indian Bank, Canara Bank,ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Union Bank, and regional banks like Pratham UP Gramin Bank, UP State Cooperative Bank, Baroda UP Gramin Bank and members from SLBCs. Registration Department of Uttar Pradesh. Panellists also included Shri Manjunathan, Commissioner Survey, Karnataka and Shri PS Kumar, Commissioner Revenue, Karnataka; Shri M A Pandya, Commissioner, SSLR, Gujarat; Shri Akhilesh Jain, Joint Commissioner, Land Records, Madhya Pradesh; Shri Chandresh Kumar, Commissioner, Revenue, Uttarakhand and State officials from Haryana, Maharashtra, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
Prime Minister's Office
PM attends swearing-in ceremony of the CJI Justice Uday Umesh Lalit
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today attended swearing-in ceremony of the Chief Justice of India, Justice Uday Umesh Lalit.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"Earlier today, attended the swearing-in ceremony of the Chief Justice of India, Justice Uday Umesh Lalit."
Prime Minister's Office
PM praises launch of India’s first domestic commercial flight on indigenous feedstock & SAF
The Prime Minister has praised the historic step of making aviation fuel from ethanol and launch of India’s first domestic commercial flight on indigenous feedstock & SAF.
Replying to a tweet by the Union Minister, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, the Prime Minister tweeted:
"Indicative of our collective priority towards sustainable development."
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Women Safety In Public Road Transport
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways  has formulated a Scheme for Implementation of “Development, Customization, Deployment and Management of State-wise vehicle tracking platform for Safety & Enforcement as per AIS 140 Specifications”, in States/UTs under Nirbhaya Framework. Scheme guidelines were issued on 15th January 2020. Under this Scheme, States/UTs will set up Monitoring Centre  in compliance with AIS-140 Standards.
Regular meetings are held by the Empowered Committee set up in Ministry of Women and Child Development for monitoring the progress of the Scheme along with the other projects sanctioned under Nirbhaya Framework.
The selection of agency for design, development and deployment of Vehicle Tracking Platform in the Monitoring Centre and its evaluation, lies with the States, in accordance with the Guidelines issued by MoRTH.
This information was given by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 80.67Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 4.29 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTswith 64 Lakh doses in Pipeline
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccinemanufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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80,67,26,335
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PIPELINE
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64,00,000
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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4,29,03,090
More than 80.67crore vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.Further, 64Lakh doses  are in the pipeline.
More than 4.29Cr balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
PIB Headquarters
Fact Check : Does asymptomatic person spread COVID
A video making round in social media suggesting that WHO official have stated that COVID-19 virus was unlikely to spread through asymptomatic person to others.
It is to be noted that the claim itself was refuted by top World Health Organization official on 9th June 2020 and clarified that scientists have not determined yet how frequently people with asymptomatic cases of Covid-19 pass the disease on to others.
This clarification had come after the WHO’s original comments incited strong pushback from outside public health experts, who suggested the agency had erred, or at least miscommunicated, when it said people who didn’t show symptoms were unlikely to spread the virus.
The video in question is nearly one month old but have been circulating in the social media at present.
- officials have further stressed that even as scientists are still learning more about the virus and how it spreads, countries have demonstrated that the best tactics to address the pandemic include isolating cases, contact tracing, and quarantining contacts — as well as hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette and social distancing.
Worldwide, Corona virus has affected nearly 11 million people and caused death of over half a million people, while nearly seven million people have also recovered. In India the Corona positive cases have crossed six lakh with nearly 18 thousand deaths and over 3 lakh 61 thousand patients being recovered.
With these figures, India stands in fourth place of highest infected people with COVID-19, while USA, Brazil and Russia are chronologically placed in first to third place respectively.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Optimal Utilization of Demographic Dividend in India, both a Challenge and an Opportunity for India’s Economic Growth: Shri Mansukh Mandaviya
Around 5.8 lakh youth skilled at CIPET, gainfully employed in last 4 years
“India has an advantage of Demographic Dividend like no other country in the World has today with over 60% percent of its youth in the working age group at present”, said Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilizers, Road Transport & Highways, Shipping, Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya in a statement here today.
Shri Mandaviyasaid thatin the near future, most of the sectors of Indian economy would require more skilled workforce than the present. It would be both a challenge and an opportunity for India to provide its workforce with required skill sets and knowledge to enable them to contribute substantially to its economic growth. Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi has identified ‘Skill India’ as a mission to skill India’s youth and ensure optimal utilization of India’s demographic dividend, the Minister added.
In this background,the Minister informed that the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, under Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, has made good progress in creating skilled workforce and generating gainful employment for Indian youth through Central Institutes of Plastic Engineering & Technology  across the country.
Giving information in this regard, Shri Mandaviya informed that since 2014, there has been a significant jump in the number of CIPET centres in the country from 23 to 39 in 2018. In the field of Plastics Engineering and Technology, CIPET is running long-term and short-term courses, including post-graduate, under-graduate and diploma. In the last 4 years, CIPET has provided professional and skill development trainingto approximately 6.4 lakh persons and employment to approximately 5.8 lakh persons in the field of plastic and allied industries, the Minister added.
Ministry of Communications
India Post’s Special Cover on "WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY"
Kolkata, 5th June , 2022
‘World Environment Day’, is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. To promote a clean and green world 75000 trees were planted by the Postal Staff throughout the country today. In this regard West Bengal Postal Circle has planted 4000 trees at different locations in this Circle.
A Special Cover was also released on 5th June 2022, by Ms.J. Charukesi, Chief PMG, WB Circle, at Yogayog Bhawan , Kolkata to commemorate the event.
Led by the United Nations Environment Programme  and held annually on 5th June , ‘World Environment Day’, is the largest global platform for environmental public outreach and is celebrated by millions of people across the world. This year it is being hosted by Sweden.
“Only One Earth” was the slogan for the first United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, held in Stockholm in 1972. This put sustainable development on the global agenda and led to the establishment of World Environment Day.
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Prime Minister's Office
9th Annual International Day of Yoga led by Prime Minister
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi led the 9th annual International Day of Yoga celebrations on 21 June 2023, at the iconic North Lawn of the UN Headquarters in New York City.
The theme for this year is ‘Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or "One Earth · One Family · One Future”.
The event witnessed an overwhelming response from thousands of yoga enthusiasts from over 135 nationalities, setting a Guinness World Record for participation by maximum number of nationalities in a Yoga session. A video message by UN Secretary-General Mr. Antonio Guterres was played as well.
The event was graced by several notable dignitaries and prominent personalities from all walks of life - Diplomats, Officials, Academicians, Health professionals, Technocrats, Industry leaders, Media personalities, Artists, Spiritual leaders and Yoga practitioners; including H.E. Mr. Csaba Korosi, President of the 77th United Nations General Assembly; Mr. Eric Adams, Mayor of New York City; H.E. Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations and Chair of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group.
Prior to the yoga session, Prime Minister paid floral tributes at the bust of Mahatma Gandhi, which was inaugurated in December 2022, during India’s UNSC Presidency. Prime Minister thereafter paid his respects at a Peacekeeping Memorial, also on the North Lawn.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister to Address the Conclave on “School Education in 21st Century”
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shall address the Conclave on “School Education in 21st Century” under the National Education Policy- 2020  at 11 AM on the 11th September 2020, through video conferencing.
Ministry of Education is organising this two day conclave on the 10th and 11th September as a part of the Shiksha Parv.
Earlier Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi also delivered the inaugural address at the ‘Conclave on Transformational Reforms in Higher Education under NEP-2020’ on 7th August 2020.
Shri Modi also addressed the Governors’ Conference on the NEP-2020 7th September.
NEP-2020 is the first education policy of the twenty-first century which was announced after 34 years of the previous National Policy on Education 1986. NEP-2020 is directed towards major reforms in both school and higher education level.
The new National Education Policy aims at making India into an equitable and vibrant knowledge society. It envisions an India-centred education system that contributes directly to transforming India into a Global Superpower.
NEP-2020 brought in sweeping reforms in School Education in the country. At the school level emphasis is being given to Universalisation of Early Childhood Care and Education  for children up to the age 8; 10+2 structure of school curricula is to be replaced by a 5+3+3+4 curricular structure; integrating curriculum to 21st century skills, mathematical thinking and scientific temper; development of new comprehensive National Curricular Framework for School Education; national professional standards for teachers; assessment reforms and 360 degree holistic progress card of child; and vocational integration from class 6 onwards.
The comprehensive transformation aimed in the NEP will bring about a paradigm shift in the country’s education system and create an enabling and reinvigorated educational ecosystem for a new Atmanirbhar Bharat envisaged by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India.
Shikshak Parv is being celebrated from 8th September- 25th September, 2020 to felicitate the Teachers and to take New Education Policy 2020 forward. Various Webinars, Virtual Conferences, and Conclaves on various aspects of National Education Policy 2020 are being organised across the country.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah extended his greetings to countrymen on Kargil Vijay Diwas
Your indomitable courage, valour and sacrifice made it possible to gloriously unfurl the tricolor again on the inaccessible and challenging heights of Kargil
A grateful nation bows to your dedication for keeping the integrity of the Nation intact
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah extended his greetings to countrymen on Kargil Vijay Diwas. Remembering all the brave soldiers of this war on Kargil Vijay Diwas, in his tweet, Shri Shah said " Your indomitable courage, valour and sacrifice made it possible to gloriously unfurl the tricolor again on the inaccessible and challenging heights of Kargil”. He added that “A grateful nation bows to your dedication for keeping the integrity of the Nation intact.”